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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.28, 393.63 and 167.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.28, 393.63 and 167.24 is: 230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.28 : 393.63 = 167.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.28/393.63 = 167.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.28x = 393.63 × 167.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.28x = 65,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,830.68/285.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.76

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